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Prescribing available epidural infusion bags
22 December 2025The availability of epidural bags will fluctuate over the coming weeks and months. See the current list of available products which will be updated regularly.
Purchasing for safety
17 December 2025Understanding principles of purchasing for safety can support the safer use of medicines. Consideration of these principles in practice can minimise harms.
Outsourcing aseptically prepared parenteral nutrition
16 December 2025When outsourcing aseptically prepared parenteral nutrition, consider risks to patient safety.
Outsourcing aseptically prepared chemotherapy medicines
15 December 2025Guidance Aseptically prepared outsourced chemotherapy medicines are unlicensed medicines. The NHS Pharmaceutical QA Committee has published three guidance documents to help pharmacies to address risks…
Outsourcing outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy
15 December 2025When outsourcing aseptically prepared OPAT, consider risks to patient safety
Managing medicines inventory in hospital pharmacy
4 February 2026Tools and user guides for NHS Trusts to optimally manage medicines inventory.
Biosimilar and key generic medicines – December 2025 update
10 December 2025An update about biosimilar and key generic medicines to support system planning and mobilisation.
Navigating medicine supply issues in secondary care
27 November 2025Explore causes, national processes, and local strategies for effectively managing medicine supply issues in secondary care.
Understanding the new pharmacy procurement induction programme
8 October 2025Launch of the SPS pharmacy procurement induction programme, its purpose, use, and a demonstration. For procurement staff and education & senior pharmacy leads.
Medicines shortages leaflets and posters
24 November 2025Leaflets and posters for patients and healthcare professionals on impact and management of medicines supply issues. Print to use in surgeries and pharmacies.